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scheduled for surgery jan 20th, about 3 years ago went about 1/2 way though the process and chickened out and lost a ton of weight on my on and have since gained it all back plus some but getting nervous again about the procedure but know that I'll be better in the long run, the only ones that know about my surgery is my wife who is very supportive of me but I've been a little embarrassed to let anyone else know.

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Well, I am five weeks pot VSG. I feel great and had no complication what-so-ever. Until this week it was really hard to tell i had even had surgery to remove the majority of my stomach. Well except the 47 lbs I have lost. *grins*.

I too have lost a ton of weight, several times. Didn't/couldn't keep it on. Since I am only 5wks, I can't speak to the long term results personally, but the research does! (See the research threads for some great recent posts)

What I can say is I have NO regrets. Best of luck! I look forward to hearing about your progress....

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I'm also 5 weeks post opp and feeling great (down from ~260 pre-opp to 224) I haven't told anyone but my wife, who like yours, is very supportive. People notice that I'm losing weight and ask what I'm doing. I say low carb, small portions, exercise blah blah blah and they just nod their head.

I had zero complications and was back to my office job in 7 days. Other than a few boring (not hungry) weeks of post opp liquid only, this has been a very straight forward process.

I go to parties with huge buffets that I would have either attacked or, if I were on a diet, stressed out about. Now, I nibble on a little slice of cheese and feel totally satisfied -- that's unheard of in my 39 year life. VSG isn't a silver bullet and I've sort of come to terms with the fact that I'll never be going to a steak house and ordering a 20oz porterhouse steak with all the fixings. But on the other hand, it feels so great being lighter so it's OK with me.

Like a lot of people on here, I wish I would have done this sooner.

Good luck to you.

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Good luck in Jan Fullofitx3, I was XXXL this time last year and now can wear a lot of M tops.. I waited at least three years before taking the plunge as hate the thought of surgery and was glad I waited as in that time VSG became the best option for most of us I suspect. So far it has worked like a charm but will be interesting to see how everyone is doing in five years time but hopefully it will be easier to stick to a good diet having had the VSG as an aid in the background.

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Thanks for all the encouragement, cause of my occupation I'll be off from work for a month, so I won't be able to keep my surgery a secret from coworkers, especially afterwards since we all eat together most of the time.

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Thanks for all the encouragement, cause of my occupation I'll be off from work for a month, so I won't be able to keep my surgery a secret from coworkers, especially afterwards since we all eat together most of the time.

I have not shared my surgery with any but a couple of co-workers. Some ask what I am doing which I honestly reply...high Protein, no Water with meals, low calorie. I was on full fluids when I went back, so I was pretty sure it would be noted, but since I was pretty low key, it just didn't come up. I think lots of people may be interested in the surgery element but I will only discuss it if the conversation is genuine and relevant....not just curiosity... That is just my thought...

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Thanks for all the encouragement, cause of my occupation I'll be off from work for a month, so I won't be able to keep my surgery a secret from coworkers, especially afterwards since we all eat together most of the time.

I have not shared my surgery with any but a couple of co-workers. Some ask what I am doing which I hone testily reply...high Protein, no Water with meals, low calorie. I was On full fluids when I went back, so I was pretty sure it would be noted, but I was pretty low key, and it just didn't come up. I think lots of people may be interested in the surgery element but I will only discuss it if the conversation is genuine and relevant....not just curiosity...

That is just my thought...

The bitch of it is. Nobody notices the first 50 pounds you lose.A friend put it well: " you look normal, like you always did.". :)

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The b***h of it is. Nobody notices the first 50 pounds you lose.A friend put it well: " you look normal, like you always did.". :)

How true! Then, ironically there gets to be a point where the comments turn too...negative things like "you aren't going to get too thin are you?". Of course I was no where near thin...I think this is sabotage.

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Getting anxious for surgery date. I'm 2days into pre-op diet and have to say this is probably the hardest diet I've have ever done its alittle difficult not drinking while eating then waiting 30 mins, but feeling motivated I know this is a long road but the end results should be worth it.

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Getting anxious for surgery date. I'm 2days into pre-op diet and have to say this is probably the hardest diet I've have ever done its alittle difficult not drinking while eating then waiting 30 mins, but feeling motivated I know this is a long road but the end results should be worth it.

Full,:

It will be be ok.

For me the Pre-op was the easiest part. Tightest rules= fewest choices.

I admit the eating/. Waiting to drink is difficult. Not actually NECESSARY at Pre-op stage.

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3 days postoperative Bypass, 1really rough day, last two better n better. Took 5 years to have it done, now my new life begins.

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3 days postoperative Bypass, 1really rough day, last two better n better. Took 5 years to have it done, now my new life begins.

Congratulations!

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Thanks much!

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You'll find the whole not drinking while eating then waiting gets easier. Did for me at least. Getting 64 ounces of Water is the only thing now that I *have* to do.

Preop diet sucked big time. Mine was two week of 5 Protein shakes a day. It seems like ancient history when you wake up from the surgery. All those hunger feelings are gone.

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You'll find the whole not drinking while eating then waiting gets easier. Did for me at least. Getting 64 ounces of Water is the only thing now that I *have* to do. <br><br>

Preop diet sucked big time. Mine was two week of 5 Protein shakes a day. It seems like ancient history when you wake up from the surgery. All those hunger feelings are gone.

I agree. The eating not drinking is hard but gets easier. I need to remember to note the time I finish eating..... So I know hen to start drinking.

Sometimes I set the bezel on my watch.

Getting 64 oz in is still a challenge

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